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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) announced a new Ontario Building Code (OBC) set to take effect January 1st, 2025. Along with the efforts of harmonization among Provincial Codes and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), one of the desired goals is to reduce red tape and construction barriers.

While the new OBC is effective January 1, 2025, in some cases where construction documents were substantially complete on or before December 31, 2024, an additional 3 months is provided and applications under the 2012 OBC may be filed on or before March 31, 2025. 

Township of South Stormont OBC Information Session

South Stormont's Building Department Staff are planning to host an information session on February 5, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to review the upcoming OBC changes. 

The information session will include guest speakers from the Township of South Stormont, EVB Engineering, HSP Engineering and Environmental Services, and the City of Ottawa. The following subjects will be discussed, in addition to opportunities for discussions on any OBC topics you may find valuable. 

OBC Part 4 - Structural

Greg Esdale, P. ENG - Structural Engineer - EVB Engineering

OBC Part 6 - Mechanical

Shane Perry, P. ENG - Project Engineer - HSP Engineering and Environmental Services

OBC Part 7 - Plumbing

Pete Lebrun, CPSI, CBCO - Building Official Specialist - City of Ottawa

While the information session is geared towards the development community, the public is invited to attend as well.